Kamala Harris

Gov. Gavin Newsom, surrounded by a crowd of reporters, speaks in the spin room after a presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. Photo by John Bazemore, AP Photo

Elections

Gavin Newsom, once Biden’s biggest cheerleader, inches into the Kamala Harris campaign

California’s governor stood by President Biden to the bitter end, but is taking a less visible role in the Harris campaign so far. His speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention could signal how prominent he will be until Election Day.

By

Alexei Koseff

• August 14, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wave their hands surrounded by a crowd of supporters waving placards in support of their presidential bid.

Elections

Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?

The vice president must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may not be the deciding factor.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• August 9, 2024

A young person stands in the doorway of a Little Hotel Tokyo, surrounded by red and white signs.

Elections

TikTok, Brat and Kamala Harris: Will newly fired-up young voters flip elections in California?

Young voters in California and across the country are excited about Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats are trying to capitalize, counting on a surge at the polls to win key congressional races.

By

Matthew Reagan

and

Jenna Peterson

• August 8, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis tours a fleet of Tesla Semis at PepsiCo Beverages North America's Sacramento facility on April 11, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Commentary

Sometimes California officials do things that are mind-boggling, or just interesting

Why is California's lieutenant governor bashing a vice presidential candidate? Why is Oakland plugging a budget hole with Coliseum money? Some official acts merit a second look.

By

Dan Walters

• August 8, 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stands at a podium, in front of a row of American flags during her first campaign event as a candidate for president.

Elections

Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in

Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors who soured on President Biden. Donald Trump is counting on V.P. pick JD Vance to raise money in Silicon Valley.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• July 26, 2024

Commentary

California’s image will be a weapon if Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump this year

If Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for president, former President Donald Trump will use images of homelessness, illegal immigration and other California problems against her in the swing states.

By

Dan Walters

• July 23, 2024

President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address with Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and U.S. Speaker House of Representatives Mike Johnson, right, behind him in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on March 7, 2024. Photo by Shawn Thew, Pool via CNP/INSTARimages.com via Reuters

WhatMatters

California Democrats praise Biden, largely fall behind Harris

Facing mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden on Sunday made the stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the November race and then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The president said that he will give more details about his decision — […]

By

Lynn La

• July 22, 2024

Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris looks on as Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Delaware on Aug. 12, 2020. Photo by Carlos Barria, Reuters

Elections

California Democratic delegates, with more sway in wild election, rally behind Harris

With President Joe Biden announcing today he won’t seek reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, some California Democratic delegates quickly went along. Gov. Gavin Newsom also endorsed Harris.

By

Alexei Koseff

and

Jeanne Kuang

• July 21, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. annual convention during the 71st biennial Boule at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 2024. Photo by LM Otero, AP Photo

WhatMatters

VP Harris takes center stage, Trump picks Vance

If President Joe Biden does somehow drop out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris is very likely next in line. So after three-and-a-half years of relative obscurity and thankless tasks, the former U.S. senator and California attorney general finds herself center stage during one of the most defining elections in America’s history. But many […]

By

Lynn La

• July 16, 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the AKA sorority in Dallas on July 10, 2024. Photo by Shelby Tauber, Reuters

Politics

Kamala Harris: What her California years reveal

Is she on track to be the first Democratic president from California? Here are nine ways that California shaped Kamala Harris and that Harris has shaped California.

By

Ben Christopher

• July 16, 2024